Healthcare overhaul

As the debate over the final shape of the legislation continues, WHYY's Health+Science desk keeps you informed with the latest developments on the healthcare overhaul.

WHYY's Health+Science desk keeps you informed with the latest developments on the healthcare overhaul.

New health insurance rules kick in this weekKerry Grens -September 21, 2010 This week marks the six month anniversary of the passage of the new federal health insurance law that will eventually require all citizens to have coverage. But the law has many components – some of which kick in soon.

Job-based health coverage slipsTaunya English -September 21, 2010 Fewer Americans now get their health insurance on the job. According to new data from the U.S. Census. In the depth of the recession, Pennsylvanians lost jobs and health coverage too.

Health law was written to narrow health gapsTaunya English -August 25, 2010 The new federal health law includes scholarship and loan money to help launch minorities into health care jobs. It's part of the strategy to narrow the health gap between whites and minorities in the United States.

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